Lucie Arnaz has had a long and varied career, starting as a child actor on television under the watchful eyes of her showbiz parents Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Since those early days, she has carved out a career on stage, too, from playing regional shows to originating roles on Broadway and the West End. The crowd at 54 Below on Thursday, July 20, was treated to a setlist of songs from a bevy of roles she has played or desired to play.

Review: Lucie Arnaz Celebrates A Life On Stage with I GOT THE JOB at 54 Below

In 1955, on the stage of Broadway’s Alvin Theater, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first bonded as they co-starred in the stage production of “No Times for Sergeants,” cementing a friendship that continued when they were both asked to reprise their stage roles in the 1958 Mervyn LeRoy film. Years later, when Knotts happened to learn about a TV project starring Griffith as a small town sheriff, he called up his old friend and asked “Don’t you think Sheriff Andy Taylor ought to have a deputy?” Griffith loved the idea, and television history was made.

Don Knotts 100th birthday: 12 best movies and TV shows, ranked

The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. For eight of those productions (Home, The Roommate, Yellow Face, McNeal, Our Town, Left on Tenth, Romeo + Juliet, and Gypsy), Broadway is the first stop, but the other twelve have have already enjoyed runs all over the world. Check out where this fall's shows were developed below!

Where Broadway's Newest Shows Got Their Start

Watch footage from Sunset Boulevard at Music Circus, starring Ellen Harvey as Norma Desmond, Jason Gotay as Joe Gillis, and more. The one-week engagement runs through at the UC Davis Health Pavilion. Harvey and Gotay are joined by William Ryall as Max von Mayerling, Julia Udine as Betty Schaefer, Paul...

Video: Ellen Harvey, Jason Gotay, and More in Broadway at Music Circus's SUNSET BOULEVARD

Ana Gasteyer is set to make her Broadway return in Once Upon a Mattress, beginning previews this month at the Hudson Theatre. Previews begin Wednesday, July 31, 2024, with an Opening Night set for Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024. Gasteyer, known for her...

SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Natalie Schafer was a millionaire, and also played one on TV. Shaefer, who died at 90 years old in 1991, was best known to classic television viewers as Eunice "Lovey" Wentworth Howell on the classic TV sitcom romp, Gilligan's Island.

'Gilligan's Island' Actress Natalie Schaefer was a millionaire in real life and played one on TV

A bit of Hollywood is gracing the stage in the upcoming production of the musical, “Man of La Mancha” playing at the Peterborough Players from August 14 to 25. Scott Bakula will star as the lead character, Don Quixote joined by his wife, Chelsea Field, in the role of Aldonza.

Interview: Scott Bakula and Chelsea Field of MAN OF LA MANCHA at Peterborough Players

In Paris for the 2024 Olympics, Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh sat down with TODAY to discuss the highly anticipated movie and tease what viewers can expect from the film. "I feel really proud of the work we have done and I can't wait for everyone to see...

Video: Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh Talk Bringing WICKED to Life on Screen: 'You'll Recognize the Show'

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Enter to win two tickets to see Idina Menzel in concert in Atlanta!. Prize: Two Tickets to Idina Menzel's Take Me or Lave Me Tour at Atlanta Symohpny Hall on Friday, August 2nd at 8:00 PM. Menzel is a Tony-Award winning, powerhouse multi-hyphenate: a singer, an actress in film and...

Contest: Win Two Tickets To See Idina Menzel in Atlanta

While Azazel Jacobs may not be a household name, his films have earned a reputation as depicting complicated relationships, sometimes with a darkly comic edge. But more than that, Jacobs always gets the most compelling performances from his stars, my favorite being Tracy Letts and Debra Winger in 2017’s The Lovers. Based on the early buzz for Jacobs’ latest film, His Three Daughters, we can look forward to great things from its trio of stars.

‘His Three Daughters’ Trailer: Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, And Elizabeth Olsen Are Estranged Siblings In Azazel Jacobs’ Latest

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After receiving a pilot order from Fox over a year ago, Elizabeth Banks‘ adult-animated Flinstones series Bedrock is no longer moving forward at the network. “The adult-animated comedy catches up with the Flintstone family two decades later, with Fred on the brink of retirement and 20-something Pebbles embarking on her own career,” reads the synopsis. […]
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

It's been 32 years since actor Cleavon Little succumbed to colon cancer at only 53 years of age in 1992. He is best known for his ground-breaking role as a Black sheriff hired to save a redneck town in Mel Brooks' 1974 big-screen classic comedy western Blazing Saddles, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

A Look Back at the Life and Career of Cleavon Little: The Star of 'Blazing Saddles' (50 Years Later)

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Bob Denver is best known for 'Gilligan's Island,' but he was the lead actor in a total of seven television series

Bob Denver Not Only Starred in ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ but Had a Lead Role in 6 Other TV Shows As Well

Bosnian-born Swedish artist Salvatore Ganacci has always created his own musical lane. Now, he’s releasing his 4-track Sometimes I Cry When I’m Alone EP. Ganacci continues his eclectic, future forward, musical mix and has worked with Estonia’s Tommy Cash, France’s MYD for “Climb On My Shoulders”, and fellow Swede Stuzzi on the EP.

Salvatore Ganacci Releases 'Sometimes I Cry When I'm Alone' EP

BWW caught up with Hannah Whittingham on bringing Death Becomes Us to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. How did you first get started in the world of theatre?. I was actually a ballerina before I was an actor (I joined the Royal Ballet when I was 8!), but my mother was a singer, so it wasn’t long before I was writing angsty songs at the piano and performing them in school show - whether they wanted me to or not.

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Some of the actor's best-known work includes 'The Bob Newhart Show,' 'Newhart,' and 'Elf.'

Comedy Legend Bob Newhart Dead at 94

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Video: Sutton Foster Says ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is 'Part Muppet Show, Part Carol Burnett'

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss some of her recent projects, including playing the role of Princess...

Video: Sutton Foster Says ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is 'Part Muppet Show, Part Carol Burnett'

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